Join me for a mindful sketching session as we honour two beautiful robins in graphite. In this 20-minute tutorial, I share how to find shapes before focusing on details, and the importance of truly connecting with your subject. Learn how "becoming" the bird you're drawing can transform your art from simple marks to living essence.
Together we explore:
🌿 How to see and capture basic shapes
🌿 Building form through patient observation
🌿 Why connecting emotionally matters
🌿 Embracing practice over perfection
🌿 Letting your unique style emerge naturally
Remember, developing your artistic voice takes time and self-compassion. The magic happens when we focus on the joy of creating rather than striving for perfection. Grab your sketchbook and pencil, and let's celebrate these wild beings together!
Sketchbook: Strathmore Mixed Media 500 Series 14x20.3cm (5.5x8in)
Graphite: Staedtler 2mm Clutch, HB, 2B and Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Matt in 10B
Find your Robin reference here: https://pixabay.com/photos/search/robin/
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I’m Natalie - a full time wildlife artist and creative guide whose mission is to connect artists and wild hearted humans to their creativity and the wild world with curiosity and compassion.
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